spat

Example Sentences

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To do so, he calculated, would risk ongoing public spats with not just the most powerful man on the planet, but someone with near zero compunction when it comes to spectacularly falling out with people.

From BBC

But on Saturday, a public holiday, the atmosphere in the capital appeared quiet, with streets mostly empty as the skies spat rain and snow, according to AFP journalists.

From Barron's

Durant appeared nonplussed by the spat, while admitting that he had deliberately taken a combative approach into the game.

From Barron's

Moments after his defeat, he told the world about his suspected broken jaw and spat out blood for dramatic effect.

From BBC

There are spats and hugs, frolics and bonding, and not much thrust to the tale.

From Los Angeles Times